Jerry Seinfeld selling a few Porsches

If your knowledge of Jerry Seinfeld doesn’t extend beyond the boundaries of Seinfeld, you might be surprised to learn that he’s as fanatical about cars as he is about comedy. Jerry has one of the largest and most enviable Porsche collections in the world, but now he’s preparing to auction off a significant share of them.

The list includes a 550 Spyder, a 356 Speedster, and a 911 IROC RSR – each of them worth millions of dollars. Other Porsches from the Seinfeld collection set to cross the auction block include a 917/30 Can-Am Spyder, a 718 RSK, a Carrera GT prototype and a 962C racer. There’s a few old and new 911s, a handful of 356s, a 597 Jagdwagen and a couple of 1960s VWs thrown in.

“Mr. Seinfeld is recognized throughout the world as having acquired one of the finest Porsche collections ever assembled,” said David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company, the auction house handling the sale. “He has become known as the definitive Porsche connoisseur based on his passion and devotion to the marque. We at Gooding & Company share his reverence for Porsche and are proud to offer these truly incredible examples. This is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire some of the finest Porsches ever to come to market.”

The Jerry Seinfeld Collection:

1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

1959 Porsche 718 RSK

1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster

2000 Porsche Carrera GT Prototype

1990 Porsche 962C

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR

1998 Porsche 993 3.8 Cup RSR

1963 Porsche 356 B 2000 GS Carrera 2 Coupe

1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 S Flachbau

1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster

2012 Porsche 997 GT3 4.0 Cup “Brumos Commemorative Edition”

1958 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen

2011 Porsche 997 Speedster

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

1966 Porsche 911

1964 Volkswagen Camper

1960 Volkswagen Beetle

“Each one of these cars is a pinnacle of mechanical culture to me. Many are the best examples that exist in the world,” stated Jerry Seinfeld. “I’ve loved being entrusted with their care, and I’m proud of the level to which we have brought each and every one of these wonderful machines. Honestly, if I had unlimited time, space and attention span I would never sell one of them. And the reason I wanted to bid these cars farewell in this way is really just to see the look of excitement on the faces of the next owners who I know will be out of their minds with joy that they are going to get to experience them. My enthusiasm for this pursuit remains quite insane and I am very fortunate to have many other cars I get to look after.”

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